Chapter 155. Mini skip -2
In the span of one month, many changes have occurred. In the early weeks, Neo exposed the boy group, and they announced their disbandment due to the backlash they received. Several women who had previously been harassed by them filed cases against the group, as the leaked file contained many details about their misconduct.
The agency representing the group faced significant repercussions for how they tolerated and enabled such behavior. Currently, four members of the group remain hospitalized, while three others are living in shame after Neo leaked footage of them kissing each other. The scandal not only affected Korea but also caused their global fanbase to crumble within a week.
The leaked video showed how the group began assaulting So-Hee and others, with them being the first to attack Neo. This incident garnered a lot of attention. Although authorities wanted to question Neo, they were obstructed by higher-ups. Given Neo’s family’s massive fame and the clear indication of wrongdoing, questioning Neo could worsen the situation for the Korean government.
Regarding the jewelry store, GV continues to attract many buyers daily. Billionaires who received gold cards have been visiting the shop to purchase various gold decorations. Some even bought rare precious stones, which significantly boosted the store’s revenue.
Due to the limited availability of the gold cards, many billionaires who missed out requested more. Even individuals outside of the U.S. sought to distribute the cards. This prompted Jack to contact Neo during his late-night activities. Jack requested 8,000 additional cards, and Neo created 10,000, asking George to deliver them to the shop.
In the online business sector, sales surged every second, forcing Jack to expand the online marketing team. On the first day the store opened, sales reached $75 million, but with the introduction of the gold cards and online sales, revenues soared to between $500 million and $700 million. This increase was further fueled by various idols promoting the store, including Itzy, Twice, Yoo-Jung, So-Hee, Suzy, and Kyo. Popular streamers like AMP and influencers such as Poki and Rae also promoted it during their live streams, while Kyedae displayed the GV logo on her account.
Many experts observing the store’s potential believe it hasn’t yet reached its peak, given that the U.S. is currently the only location with a physical store. If Neo decides to open more locations, GV could generate massive revenue.
About the charity. The most influential organization at the moment is Gray Charity, which is helping 500,000 students worldwide, and that number continues to grow. After purchasing and distributing the serum they acquired previously, they shifted focus to buying shelters and began building schools, particularly in rural areas around the globe.
Wealthy individuals have started donating to the charity, recognizing the transparency and lack of corruption in their operations, which are solely focused on helping people. While Neo’s mother serves as CEO, her uncles and aunts are busy visiting various locations to assess where schools or shelters can be built.